Former My Faith Votes CEO Charged with Child Pornography

Jason Yates, the former CEO of My Faith Votes, has been charged with eight felony counts of possession of child pornography after a hard drive containing over 100 explicit images of minors was discovered in his office. The investigation began in late July when a relative accidentally found the hard drive while attempting to use it for storage. Yates, who previously advocated for Christian values and criticized the LGBTQ community, faced scrutiny for his actions, especially given his prior conviction related to child pornography, which was expunged. He was released on his own recognizance following a court appearance and has been ordered to avoid contact with minors as the case proceeds. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for each count. My Faith Votes has confirmed that Yates was separated from the organization in early August, shortly before the charges were filed.